Orthopedic RN Triage Specialist | Weekdays

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance & Wellness

Pet, Home & Auto Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn (near Akron) is seeking a registered nurse to support pain management and orthopedic care. You will perform comprehensive telephone nursing assessments, educate patients on recovery and postoperative care, and coordinate tests, referrals, and follow-up, while documenting in the EMR.

Ideal candidates have a BSN preferred, a valid Ohio RN license, and at least three years of clinical experience in orthopedic or ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical RN experience required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio required.
• Strong orthopedic assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive telephone nursing assessments using evidence-based triage protocols and clinical judgment.
• Educate patients regarding orthopedic conditions, postoperative recovery, wound care, medications, and activity restrictions.
• Identify urgent and emergent concerns, recognize red-flag symptoms, and coordinate timely interventions.
• Coordinate appointments, diagnostic testing, referrals, medication refills, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, clinical staff, patients, and caregivers and document in the EMR.

Skills

Orthopedic assessment

Critical thinking

Clinical decision making

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn (near Akron) is seeking a registered nurse to support pain management and orthopedic care. You will perform comprehensive telephone nursing assessments, educate patients on recovery and postoperative care, and coordinate tests, referrals, and follow-up, while documenting in the EMR.

Ideal candidates have a BSN preferred, a valid Ohio RN license, and at least three years of clinical experience in orthopedic or ambulatory settings.